# Cheesy Potato Soup

This is a viral cheesy potato soup recipe that is delicious and easy to make.

- Total time: 10 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 5 pounds Red potatoes
- 1 pound Bacon
- 8 ounces Cubed ham
- 0.5 cup Flour
- 4 cups Whole milk
- 4 cups Reduced sodium chicken broth
- Seasonings
- 1 can Cream of chicken with herbs soup
- 8 ounces Sour cream
- 16 ounces Velveeta cheese
- 16 ounces Cheddar Jack or Colby Jack cheese
- Salt

## Instructions

1. Cut the red potatoes into slices.
2. Dice the potato slices using a food chopper.
3. Simmer the potatoes in chicken broth until they are fork-tender.
4. Cook the bacon and set it aside.
5. Cook the cubed ham until it gets a little color.
6. Add flour to the pan with bacon grease.
7. Cook the flour for a minute to cook off the raw flour taste.
8. Add 2 cups of milk and all the seasonings to the pan.
9. Whisk everything together until well combined.
10. Add the remaining 2 cups of milk and 4 cups of chicken broth to the pan.
11. Add one can of cream of chicken with herbs soup and 8 ounces of sour cream.
12. Whisk until combined.
13. Add 16 ounces of Velveeta cheese and 16 ounces of either Cheddar Jack or Colby Jack cheese.
14. Lower the heat and stir frequently to prevent the cheese from sticking to the bottom.
15. Add the cooked potatoes.
16. Add the cooked ham and bacon.
17. Stir everything together.
18. Let it cook on low for about 10 minutes, stirring every once in a while.
19. Serve and enjoy your cheesy potato soup.

## Equipment

- Cutting board
- Knife
- Food chopper
- Large pot or pan
- Whisk

## Tips

- Add salt to taste, but not too much since there is salt from other ingredients.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1618575382440510
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4f75a534-db0c-4df5-b93d-1ec727b81dec
- Extracted: 2025-11-13

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